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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.69, 372.50 and 118.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.69, 372.50 and 118.50 is: 177.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.69 : 372.50 = 118.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.69/372.50 = 118.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.69x = 372.50 × 118.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.69x = 44,141.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,141.55/248.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.49

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